Category Archives: DVD/Blu-ray New Releases

New & upcoming 4K UHD/Blu-ray releases of films we think cityonfire.com visitors should know about. Asian, martial arts, cult, classic and other popular titles. Please click on the Amazon.com affiliate links to support this site.

Young, Violent, Dangerous DVD (Raro Video)

RELEASE DATE: March 13, 2012 Raro Video is back with another Italian crime flick. This time, 1976’s Young, Violent, Dangerous (aka Liberi Armati Pericolosi), starring the legendary Tomas Milian. The plot revolves around a Dirty Harry-type detective (Thomas Milian) who is up against a trio of psychotic teenagers who go on a crime and killing spree. Check out the opening scene on youtube.

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Norwegian Wood DVD (New Video Group)

RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2012 Norwegian Wood is a 2010 Japanese film directed by Vietnamese filmmaker Tran Anh Hung (“The Scent of Green Papaya”), based on the novel by internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami. The film is the story of Toru, who grows close to his deceased best friend’s former lover. Norwegian Wood stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Rinko Kikuchi and Kiko Mizuhara. Take a wild guess at what song is featured … Continue reading

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After the Banquet DVD (Pathfinder Home Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2012 Pathfinder Home Entertainment presents Kim Yun-Cheol’s 2009 Korean film, After the Banquet. Not having seen each other for years, a group of college friends gather for a wedding. However, they are surprised to find a strange woman crashing wedding, creating a tense atmosphere of curiosity. After the Banquet stars Shin Sung-Woo, Ye Ji-Won, Bae Soo-Bin and Ko Ah-Sung. Check out the trailer.

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Relation of Face, Mind and Love DVD (Pathfinder Home Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2012 Pathfinder Home Entertainment presents Jang-soo Lee’s 2010 Korean film, Relation of Face, Mind and Love. Talented architect Tae-pung Kang (Kang Ji-Hwan) becomes involved in a car accident. Because of the accident, he develops a visual impairment that makes him see unattractive people as attractive. Shallow Hal, anyone? Relation of Face, Mind and Love stars Kang Ji-Hwan, Lee Ji-A, Hwang Jung-Eum and Jeon Su-Kyeong. Check out the … Continue reading

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Fight the Fight aka Choy Lee Fut, The Speed of Light DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: May 1, 2012 Lionsgate presents Fight the Fight aka Choy Lee Fut, directed by Tony Law and Sam Wong (former leader of the famous Jackie Chan stunt team). It may not be the best martial arts film of 2011 (all the reviews have been pretty bad), but at least it features an all-star cast that includes Sammo Hung, Sammy Hung, Kane Kosugi, Lau Kar Wing and Yuen Wah. … Continue reading

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Shogun Assassin 5-Film Blu-ray Collector’s Set (Animeigo)

RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2012 Animeigo presents the complete Shogun Assassin 5-Film Collection (AKA the dubbed and edited version of the Lone Wolf & Cub Series) on Blu-ray! 5 blood-drenched installments of memorable mayhem that inspired a generation of film-makers. Check out a scene from the series. Warning: So gory, so violent, you’ll love it!

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Triad Trilogy: Election, Triad Election, Triad Underworld Blu-ray & DVD (Palisades Tartan)

RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2012 The Palisades Tartan Asian Extreme series presents The Triad Trilogy, featuring Johnnie To’s Election, Triad Election, and Ching-Po Wong’s Triad Underworld aka Blood Brothers on both Blu-ray & DVD format. Trailers: Election | Triad Election | Triad Underworld

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Female Convict Scorpion Blu-ray (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2012 Tokyo Shock presents Female Convict Scorpion in glorious Blu-ray! In the wake of a shocking crime, an ordinary worman is transformed into a fighting machine in this action-drama straight from Japan. Based on the Toei-produced Female Prisoner #701 vengeance flicks of the 1970s. If you can’t wait for the Blu-ray disc, a DVD version is currently available.

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The Order Blu-ray (Image)

RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2012 For the first time on Blu-ray! 2001’s The Order is an action-adventure set in exotic locations. It’s practically Jean-Claude Van Damme’s answer to Armor of God and Indiana Jones. The film also stars Charlton Heston (“Planet of the Apes”) and Ben Cross (“Chariots of Fire”); and is directed by Sheldon Lettich (“Double Impact”). Check out the trailer.

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High Road To China Blu-ray & DVD (Hen’s Tooth Video)

RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2012 Following the footsteps of oddities like The Cannonball Run and Megaforce, 1983’s High Road To China is another U.S.-made film that Golden Harvest produced in the 1980’s. This action-adventure-comedy (soundtrack by John Barry) revolves around a society heiress (Bess Armstrong) who hires a hard-drinking biplane pilot (Tom Selleck) to find her missing father (Wilford Brimley). Check out the trailer.

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The Terrorists aka Ransom Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)

RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2012 A ruthless military police chief (Sean Connery) has two serious problems: A British plane carrying innocent passengers has just been hijacked; and the British Ambassador’s residence has been seized by a second group of terrorists. I’ve never seen this 1974 film, but I know two things: Sean Connery is in and it has an awesome movie poster! Also, Jerry Goldsmith (Rambo) does the film score! … Continue reading

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Ransom Baby DVD (Mya Communication)

RELEASE: March 13, 2012 Not much is known about Ransom Baby, a 1975 Greek flick by writer/director Pavlos Filippou. The only information I was able to find about it was at imdb.com: (“Sea, Thrill, Sex and Action: The Usual Elements of Greek 70’s Cinema… The shock thriller of the year…”). No trailer on youtube, but there is this. It looks like it’s an obscure crime/thriller from the 70’s. That’s good … Continue reading

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Recoil Blu-ray & DVD (Nasser)

RELEASE DATE: March 6, 2012 Directed by Terry Miles (A Night for Dying Tigers), Recoil is about a cop (Steve Austin ) who turns vigilante after his family is murdered, exacting vengeance on the killers – and then on all criminals who have slipped through the system. The trailer is now online. </p>

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Double Feature: Avenging Eagle & Blood Brothers DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2012 ARC Entertainment’s Dragon Dynasty label is back, this time with previously released titles, but paired up in a nicely priced double feature: Sun Chung’s Avenging Eagle, starring Ti Lung and Alexander Fu Sheng; Also included is Chang Cheh’s Blood Brothers, starring David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan Tai, Ching Li and Wang Lung Wei!

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Double Feature: Golden Swallow & Killer Clans DVD (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2012 ARC Entertainment’s Dragon Dynasty label is back, this time with previously released titles, but paired up in a nicely priced double feature: Change Cheh’s Golden Swallow, starring Starring Jimmy Wang Yu, Cheng Pei Pei and Lo Lieh; Also included is Killer Clans, starring Chung Wa, Chan Ping, Yueh Hua, Lo Lieh and Wong Chung.

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